Corporate Newsletter Volunteer

Introduction

Opening Doors London (ODL) is the biggest charity providing information and support services with and for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans* (LGBTQ+) people in the UK. Established in 2008 ODL now operates across all of London. We offer support through social groups and activities, special events and befriending services. We operate an extensive volunteer service, and work with strategic partners to promote and support our service. Our mission is to combat and overcome loneliness and isolation in older LGBTQ+ communities in London and beyond.

ODL has a small team of volunteers building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners. We now have support from a cross section of companies in finance, law, media, and public services. Our partners offer support in various areas including fundraising, volunteering, skills and knowledge support, use of meeting space, sponsoring of members activities.

Role Outline:

We are looking for someone skilled in the use of Mailchimp to assist in the production of a quarterly newsletter for our corporate partners

Duties

·  Liaise with volunteers working with corporate partners re content

·  Format content to an agreed specification

·  Ensure ODL policies are followed in all publications

·  Assist in dissemination and publicity

Personal qualities most suited to the role

§  Good cultural sensitivity to the histories, needs and complexities of LGBTQ+ communities in the UK

§  Able to work regularly enough to ensure that updates reflect current activity for ODL events and developments

§  Committed to and competent in member, volunteer and organisation confidentiality, and mindful of Information Governance policy

§  Able to operate flexibly

§  Ability to volunteer using own initiative as required

§  Well organised and be able to prioritise tasks

§  Requirement to undertake induction training and follow guidelines and policies of ODL

Hours of Volunteering

▪ Flexible but organised to meet quarterly deadlines

Responsible to

§  Nominated line manager

Support and Supervision

§  Travel and other approved expenses are reimbursed to volunteers.

Training

§  Induction to ODL Volunteer Procedures

Benefits to the volunteer

§  Supporting a vulnerable section of the community

§  Develops and enhances skills in formatting online publications

§  Meeting new people

§  Gain a different outlook and broaden your perspective

§  Gives you an opportunity to meet people you may not normally come across

§  Builds your confidence and self esteem

§  Experience diversity and integrate into an organisation and community

§  Enhances your CV and provides you with an opportunity to share your knowledge and skills for the benefit of others

§  Having fun

Recruitment Procedure

§  Application Form References

§  Disclosure & Barring Check Attending Induction

Volunteers will need to complete all induction and training before a final decision regarding their suitability for volunteering is made.

Updated August 2017